Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Chrisman Cardinals (Chrisman, IL) and the host Schlarman Hilltoppers (Danville, IL), saw Chrisman's basketball squad overcome Schlarman by a tally of 40-23.

With the victory, Chrisman improves its record to 4-16 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Urbana University (Urbana, IL) to confront the Illineks in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 19. The Illineks come into the challenge with a record of 7-6.

Next up, the Hilltoppers confront the Cissna Park Timberwolves (Cissna Park, IL) in a challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Schlarman will attempt to improve on its 0-5 season record. The Timberwolves come into the challenge with a 17-4 record after their 50-33 league win over Hoopeston (Hoopeston, IL).